A man from Chard who went missing is back with his family “safe and sound” after he was discovered by a speciliast police search dog.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary had originally launched an appeal after 39-year-old Vasco Macedo went missing yesterday (September 30).

Mr Macedo, who is Portuguese has learning difficulties and does not speak English. He was described by police as "vulnerable". He was last seen on September 28 near The Chimes on Forton Road in Chard before midnight.

Police said that he was thought to be wearing a black jacket with MEO on the back.